Jacquelin Magnay is Olympics Editor of Telegraph Media Group.

London 2012 Olympics: Jacquelin Magnay's report card with One Year To Go

Here is my report card on the progress of the London 2012 Olympic Games, one year out. Overall there has been outstanding progress in the past year, but security and transport are difficult big issues.
Olympic Stadium – full marks for intimacy and atmosphere, but the 80,000 seat stadium is one of the smallest in recent years. No word yet on the £6 million wrap that was lost in the spending review. Legal battles about post-Games use is distracting. 6/10

Other venues - great concept in having three sided venues at equestrian, archery and beach volleyball to showcase city skyline views and promote London to the world. Venues finished within budget and on time. 8/10

Athletes village – has an ubiquitous East German feel to the tower blocks, but great location. 7/10

The Orbit - growing bigger by the day and initial scepticism abated after Anish Kapoor explained some of the artistic design elements that have yet to materialise. People will love it or hate, but some will be converted. 6/10

Mascots – the names Wenlock and Stoke Mandeville are the only lovable elements of these bulky one eyed monsters. A lost commercial opportunity. 2/10

Transport - biggest headache of organisers to reduce normal transport usage by 30 per cent to accommodate Olympic related traffic. But previous Olympic experience has shown people will change their habits and adjust to queues – albeit for a short period. Would be better if the trains and tube ran all hours, but that can't happen. Olympic lanes will cause headaches. 3/10

Political support – traditionally governments like to butt into Olympic organisations about six months out from the Games but there is no sign that Downing Street has any concerns and any last minute changes to key personnel is unlikely.8/10

Public support – slow around the country but gradually increasing. Many people will remain sceptical about the cost and preparations – until the torch relay lands in the country on May 18. The entire mood of the nation will change to unbridled enthusiasm post-Easter 2012. 6/10

Legacy – clearly the regeneration of the East end, new facilities, upgrading of transport, funding of local projects by the Mayor of London are hugely significant. But a cohesive long term legacy to promote sport and fund athletes is uncertain. 7/10

Tickets – a problem area that will continue to dog organisers. Organisers need to be more upfront about odds of securing tickets. The system may have been fair, but it wasn't transparent. 3/10

Torch relay - looks to be heading into the Republic of Ireland as well as most of the UK. Most torch bearers will be young people. 7/10

Organisation - Locog is a private company and can make myriad decisions with little accountability or scrutiny. But it appears to be well run with talented staff and the planning has been meticulous. 8/10

Budget – A whopping £9.3 billion of taxpayers money has transformed the East end into a sporting mecca. A further £2.15 billion Games operating budget has come from ticket sales, sponsors, a share of broadcast fees and merchandise. Raising £700 million from sponsors was remarkable. 8/10

Security – the elephant in the room. Fingers crossed. Huge confidence in the intelligence services. 7/10

Athlete preparation – UK Sport and the British Olympic Association are investing big and demanding excellence. Team GB appears on track to finish in the top four on medal tally, perhaps even vying with Russia for third spot. 9/10